Sports
Bassa LGA wins Fosla/Atah Igala U13 Tournament
Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State at the weekend won 2023 edition of the Fosla Academy/ Atah Igala U13 Football tournament held in Idah, Kogi State.
The Bassa Local Government team defeated Lokoja LGA in sn epic final, which was the first time for the two teams since inception of the tournament 15 years ago .
Bassa defeated Lokoja Local Government by 7 goals to 6 via penalty shoot out after full time ended 2-2.
In the quest to get to the finals, Ankpa LGA lost 1 to 3 Bassa LGA, while Dekina LGA defeated Ibaji LGA by three goals to one, with Lokoja whalloping Ofu LGA by three goals to nil. The last match of the preliminaries was the defeat of the defending champions Idah LGA by Igalamela. The former champions lost by a lone goal.
In the Semifinals, Bassa defeated Dekina by two goals to one with Lokoja defeating Igalamela by same margin.
Ten players selected from the tournament will gain scholarship to Fosla Academy in Abuja to continue their secondary education.
The tournament is being sponsored by the former President of the Nigeria Football Federation Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi who was present at the final match to make presentations to the winners.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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